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Condos · Townhomes · Hollywood Beach · Hollywood, FL
Condo Inspection in Hollywood, FL
Buying a condo in Hollywood, FL, whether on the beach, along the Intracoastal or inland? We inspect everything inside your unit: electrical, plumbing, A/C, windows, sliding doors, the balcony and signs of water coming from around you. The photo report arrives within 24 hours.
- ScopeInside the unit
- AlsoBalcony · Windows · Sliders
- Add-ons4-point · Wind mit · Mold
- Common hereBeach & Intracoastal condos
Condos in Hollywood
What to Watch for in a Hollywood Condo
Hollywood has everything from recent beachfront towers to low-rise buildings that went up decades ago. Where the unit is and how old the building is both change the conversation.
Local field sheetHollywood, FL
Sheet · Condo InspectionA planned city from the 1920s that grew in layers: older houses around downtown and Hollywood Lakes, mid-century ranch homes west of I-95, gated subdivisions further west and condo buildings along the beach.
- County
- Broward County, FL
- Building code zone
- High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)
- From our office
- 4.9 miles from 3610 N 65th Ave, Hollywood
- Typical homes
- CBS ranch homes from the 1950s to the 1970s, with older houses near downtown and newer subdivisions out west
- Roofs
- Clay and concrete tile, shingle, and flat sections on additions and carports
- Condos
- Towers and older low-rise buildings on Hollywood Beach and along the Intracoastal
- Water and salt
- Canals in Hollywood Lakes and salt air near the beach. Flood zones vary by address
- ZIP codes
- 33019 · 33020 · 33021 · 33023 · 33024 · 33026
Neighborhoods we cover
- Hollywood Beach
- Hollywood Lakes
- Downtown Hollywood
- Emerald Hills
- Hollywood Hills
- Driftwood
- West Hollywood
- Boulevard Heights
- Park East
- Lawn Acres
- Oakridge
- West Lake Village
- Royal Poinciana
Salt air on sliders and railings
Near the ocean and the Intracoastal, salt works on sliding door tracks, railing anchors and A/C equipment. We check how the sliders run and seal, and we flag rust stains or cracks on the balcony for the association.
Building reviews and special assessments
Broward's safety inspection program applies to larger buildings from 25 years of age, and Florida's milestone law covers condos of three or more habitable stories at 30. Those reports come from the association, so ask for them before you buy.
Water from the neighbors
In a stacked building, a leak above can become your stain. We scan ceilings and shared walls with a moisture meter and photograph anything suspect, which gives you something concrete to raise before closing.
Inside the unit
What We Inspect in Your Hollywood Condo
Scroll the checklist, or tap a pin, and we zoom into the unit, from the electrical panel to the balcony.
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Electrical panel & outlets
The unit's panel, breakers, GFCI protection in kitchens and baths, outlets, switches and smoke alarms. Older buildings may have dated panels worth noting.
Breakers · GFCI -
Water heater
How old the tank is, how it was installed, whether it has a drain pan and any leaks. A failure in a closet can reach your floor and the unit below.
Age · drain pan -
Air conditioning
The air handler, condensate drain and the condenser serving your unit, tested in operation. Salt air can shorten the life of coastal equipment.
Air handler · condenser -
Plumbing & leaks
Supply lines, shutoffs, drains and fixtures, with a moisture meter wherever a leak is suspected. Older buildings can have original shutoffs that no longer hold.
Leak under sink -
Ceilings & shared walls
We look for stains and moisture coming from the unit above or next door. Bringing it up before closing is far easier than after.
Stain from above -
Windows & sliding doors
Operation, locks and seals on windows and sliders, plus impact ratings where we can verify them. Sticking tracks are common close to the beach.
Impact-rated -
Balcony & railing
Visible condition of the surface, railing and doors. Cracks or rust staining get flagged for the association and its engineer.
Visible condition
Condo living
The Association Covers the Building. You Own What's Inside the Walls.
On Hollywood Beach and throughout the city, the association usually maintains the roof, structure and common areas, while the systems inside your unit are yours to repair. A tired A/C or a failing slider becomes your expense on the day you close, whatever the lobby looks like.
A condo inspection looks at what you will actually own and live with, along with the balcony and the windows and doors you open every day, and it checks for water arriving from around the unit. Most units take around two hours, and we coordinate access with your agent and the building's management.
- Panel, plumbing, A/C, water heater and appliances
- How sliders, windows and the balcony are holding up
- A 4-point or mold check can be added to the visit
The unit above you
A stain on your ceiling may start one floor up. We document it so it can be raised before you close.
Equipment you will own
The air handler and condenser for your unit are usually your cost when they fail, so we test them.
HO-6 paperwork
If your condo insurer wants a 4-point on an older Hollywood unit, it can be done on the same trip.
Facts for the negotiation
Photos and plain findings give you and your agent something concrete to discuss before the deadline.
Who handles what
Your Unit vs. the Association in a Hollywood Condo
Knowing where the line is helps you ask the right questions before you buy.
Included in your condo inspection
- Electrical panel, outlets, GFCI protection and smoke alarms
- Plumbing fixtures, supply lines, shutoffs and drains
- Water heater and its drain pan
- A/C air handler, condensate drain and the unit's condenser
- Windows, sliding doors, locks and seals
- Visible balcony and railing condition
- Ceilings and shared walls for leaks from other units
- Kitchen appliances, cabinets, doors and finishes
Usually handled by the association
- Roof and building structure
- Exterior walls, foundation and parking garage
- Elevators, hallways, pools and other common areas
- Milestone structural inspections and structural integrity reserve studies (SIRS)
- Building-wide plumbing, electrical and fire systems
Before you buy, ask the association for the latest milestone inspection, reserve study and any planned special assessments.
Simple from start to finish
How a Hollywood Condo Inspection Works
Book and arrange access
We set the time with your agent and building management, including elevator or parking rules on the beach.
Work through the unit
Peter checks the panel, plumbing, A/C, water heater, appliances, windows, sliders and balcony.
Scan for outside water
Ceilings and shared walls get a moisture meter, since a leak can come from any neighboring unit.
Report the next day at the latest
You get photos and findings within 24 hours, in time to use them during your inspection period.
Your inspector
Peter Lemos, Certified Master Inspector®
Locally owned in Hollywood, FL and serving South Florida since 2008. Peter holds InterNACHI certifications in wind mitigation, 4-point and mold inspection, and clients rate Global Home Inspectors 5 stars on Google.
2008Since
4.9★Google
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Client notes · Google reviews
What South Florida Homeowners Say
4.9 Based on 82 Google reviews
“I called Global Home Inspectors to conduct a 4 point inspection and wind mitigation inspection. Peter arrived on time and was very professional. He started the inspection process immediately and took pictures. I received my report the same day and I am very pleased with the service. …”
“From start to finish, Peter was prompt, professional, and incredibly thorough. He took the time to explain every detail, answer our questions, and provide a clear and comprehensive report.”
“He was able to come out and complete the inspection within 24 hours and send me the report the same day. Most companies would have taken a week to come out and another week to send the report.”
“After a few upgrades to our home, we needed to provide our insurance company with an updated 4 point & wind mitigation inspection. I’m so glad I went with Peter because he was fantastic! He arrived on time, was a great communicator, and sent the reports very quickly. …”
“Peter visited my place as scheduled and came prepared with a good understanding of my house's historical record. … I received the report 20 minutes right after his leave. Super fast! … p.s. the drone is really cool; used to take a full view of the roof.”
“Mr. Lemos is very responsive, attentive, customer friendly. Working with him and mutual customer was an absolute breath of fresh air. …”
Good questions
Condo Inspection FAQs for Hollywood, FL
What Hollywood condo buyers ask most. Don't see yours? Call (954) 297-0317.
Do you inspect condos on Hollywood Beach?
Yes, along with condos on the Intracoastal and inland. We inspect the unit and the visible condition of its balcony, and we can coordinate parking and elevator access with building management.
The association handles the building. Why inspect my Hollywood unit?
Because the association's job usually stops at your walls. The A/C, water heater, plumbing fixtures, electrical and appliances inside a unit are typically yours to repair, so they are what the inspection covers.
What is the milestone inspection, and should I ask about it?
Florida law requires condo buildings of three or more habitable stories to have a milestone inspection by a licensed architect or engineer at 30 years, then every 10 years. Local agencies can require it at 25 years for buildings near salt water. Ask the association for the reports and any planned assessments.
Does Broward County have its own building inspection program?
Yes. Broward's Building Safety Inspection Program applies to many buildings from 25 years of age, then every 10 years, with exceptions such as smaller homes and buildings. It is the owner's or association's responsibility, so ask for the latest report before you buy.
Will my insurer want a 4-point on an older Hollywood condo?
Some HO-6 carriers ask for one on older units, so check with your agent. If yours does, we can complete a 4-point inspection on the same visit.
How much time should I set aside?
Plan on around two hours for most units, which is less than a single-family home. Larger units and those with more to check can take longer.
Often booked together
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4-Point Inspection in Hollywood
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